Linda Zukas' upcoming talk on container gardening will include using early blooming outdoor plants, succulents and houseplants. She'll be speaking to the Newmarket Gardeners club at Newmarket Public Library. (Courtesy photo)

NEWMARKET — Can't wait for the growing season to begin? Come celebrate spring with the Newmarket Gardeners who invite you to a free educational talk on container gardening at Newmarket Public Library, given by Linda Zukas of Churchill's Nursery of Exeter.

The talk will begin at 7 pm on Thursday, March 21, but the public is welcome to come earlier at 6:30 pm to enjoy a variety of refreshments. Topics covered are the basics of container design, as well as using some unusual containers you may have around the home, and ideas for different light requirements in the garden.

There will be a live demonstration with early spring flowers, and with house plants and succulents as well; handouts will be available at the end of the talk.

Ms. Zukas has an Associate's Degree in Horticulture from the Thompson School at the University of New Hampshsire, has worked at Churchill Nursery for 23 years in various positions and is currently the annuals manager/grower and the container designer.

The container gardening talk is free and open to the public, but we ask that you register by calling the library at 659-5311, or in person at the circulation desk so that we know how many attendees to plan for.

-- About the The Newmarket Gardeners -- The Newmarket Gardeners were formed in 1997 as a group of public-spirited citizens who wished to improve the appearance of Newmarket's public spaces. Their mission is to beautify the town, to inspire pride among its citizens and promote greater care for the landscape, both public and private. The next Gardeners' regular meeting will be on Monday, April 8 at 7 pm at the Newmarket Public Library, with newcomers welcome. The Library is located at 1 Elm St. in Newmarket; parking is available directly behind the building and in the public-marked spaces in the lot closest to Elm St.